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채무 추심 기록, 신용보고서에 얼마나 오래 남을까? (2026년 기준 규정 총정리)

채무 추심 기록은 보통 최대 7년까지 신용보고서에 남지만, 언제부터 7년이 시작되는지가 핵심이에요. 최초 연체일 기준으로 언제 기록이 떨어지는지, 삭제를 더 빨리 시도할 수 있는 방법, 그리고 어떤 행동이 ‘시간을 다시 돌리는지’까지 정확히 짚어드립니다.

Alexander Katsman

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자주 묻는 질문

Do collections really fall off after 7 years?

Yes. Under the FCRA, collections must be removed from your credit report 7 years after the date of first delinquency on the original account. This date does not change if the debt is sold to a new collector or if you make a partial payment.

Does paying a collection restart the 7-year clock?

No. The 7-year reporting period is based on the date of first delinquency on the original account, and paying the collection does not reset this clock. However, making a payment can restart the statute of limitations for lawsuits in some states, which is a separate issue.

Can a collection agency put the same debt back on my report?

A new collection agency that buys the debt can report it, but the 7-year clock still starts from the original date of first delinquency. If the original item already fell off, a new collector cannot legally re-report it with a different date.

Should I pay old collections that are about to fall off?

Generally no. If a collection is within 6 to 12 months of the 7-year mark, paying it provides little benefit under FICO 8 and could restart the statute of limitations for lawsuits. Let it fall off naturally unless a lender specifically requires it for approval.

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